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Family Poaceae grasses; gramines
Common name: Mais (Filipino); Corn (English)
Local name: Mais
Indication: asthma
Plant part used: dried fruit
Method of Preparation: Pound dried seeds then add oil. Apply as poultice at the chest.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Lahip; Marcelo (Ilocos Norte; Sarrat; San Antonio; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Ilocos Norte

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